Introductory Workshop in Diagnostic Immunohistochemistry
Event description
A two-day workshop organised by the RCPAQAP Anatomical Pathology Team.Â
Target audience:
Laboratory scientists/technicians learning immunohistochemistry and Anatomical Pathology Junior Registrars wanting to know the science behind immunohistochemistry and its clinical and diagnostic uses.
Areas to be covered:
This two-day workshop will consist of didactic lectures provided by experienced speakers. Scientists will share their technical knowledge in the pre-analytical and analytical phases contributing to immunohistochemistry. Anatomical Pathologists will provide insight into the diagnostic interpretation and clinical uses of immunohistochemistry, including predictive biomarkers.Â
Expected outcomes:
Participants are expected to gain skills in routine diagnostic immunohistochemistry and learn the clinical uses for predictive biomarkers.
| Day 1: Thurs 7 Nov | ||
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8:30 – 9:00 |
Registration | |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Welcome & Introduction | |
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9:15 – 10:00 |
Pre-analytical phase - Mr Piero Nelva, Monash Pathology | |
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10:00 – 10:30 |
Antibodies - Ms Bronwyn Christiansen, Royal Children’s Hospital | |
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Morning tea | |
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11:00 – 11:40 |
Selection, validation and optimization of a new antibody - Ms Hazel Chambers, Royal Children’s Hospital | |
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11:40 – 12:00 |
Vendor presentation | |
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12:00 – 12:30 |
Detection systems - Ms Zenobia Haffajee, RCPAQAP | |
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12:30 – 1:30 |
Lunch | |
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1:30 – 2:00 |
Controls - Mr Piero Nelva, Monash Pathology | |
| 2:00 – 2:40 | Possible pitfalls in Immunohistochemistry - Ms Bronwyn Christiansen, Royal Children’s Hospital | |
| 2:40 – 3:00 | Vendor presentation | |
| 3:00 - 3:30 | Afternoon Tea | |
| 3:30 - 4:00 | In situ hybridization - Mr David Gan, Princess Alexandra Hospital | |
| 4:00 - 4:20 | Vendor presentation | |
| 4:20 - 4:35 | Immunocytochemistry - Mr David Gan, Princess Alexandra Hospital | |
| 4:35 | Day Close |
| Day 2: Fri 8 Nov | ||
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9:00 - 9:30 |
Unknown primary: IHC for diagnostic use - A/Prof Hema Mahajan, Westmead Hospital | |
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9:30 - 9:55 |
MMR - Dr Lauren Kim, Westmead Hospital | |
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9:55 - 10:30 |
PD-L1 - A/Prof Vanathi Sivasubramaniam, SydPath | |
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Morning Tea | |
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11:00 - 11:20 |
p53 - Prof Beena Kumar, Monash Pathology | |
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11:20 - 11:45 |
HER2 - A/Prof Hema Mahajan, Westmead Hospital | |
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11:45 - 12:15 |
The use of IHC in the era of molecular pathology - Dr Mitali Fadia, ACT Pathology | |
| 12:15 - 1:15 | Lunch | |
| 1:15 - 1:40 | Dual immunohistochemical stains as diagnostic aids - Prof Beena Kumar, Monash Pathology | |
| 1:40 - 2:00 | How EQA helps identify risk in immunohistochemistry -Â Ms Julia Pagliuso, RCPAQAP | |
| 2:00 - 3:00Â | Immunohistochemistry quiz | |
| 3:00 | Meeting Close |
Travelling to the RCPAQAP Office:
Driving: We have created a map with available parking close by. View.Â
Public Transport: Our closest train station is St Leonards. It is approximately 8-10 minute walk to our office.Â
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Presenting Sponsors:Â
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